This book describes how imaginative prayer can powerfully transform our spiritual journeys, and it provides a collection of imaginative prayer exercises for youth ministry use. Three (Count 'Em---Three!) Introductions 9(5) SECTION 1---WHY? Our Stories 14(5) Beginnings 19(5) Concerns and Responses 24(4) SECTION 2---HOW? Any Takers? 28(4) Developing the Environment 32(8) The Basics 40(123) SECTION 3---WHAT? Images of God God as Eagle 52(2) God as Mother 54(1) God as Potter 55(2) God as Rescuer 57(2) God as Shepherd 59(2) O.T. Time God Sees Hagar 61(2) Hannah's Cry 63(1) Elijah Rests and Eats 64(3) God Whispers to Elijah 67(1) Esther's Courage 68(2) The Desperate Cry 70(2) A New Name 72(1) Daniel and the Lions' Den 73(3) Gospel Time---Advent Mary's Pregnant 76(2) Shepherds in the Field 78(2) Gospel Time Names (Images) of Jesus 80(3) God with Us 83(2) The Lord's Prayer 85(3) ``I Never Knew You'' 88(2) Rest 90(3) ``Who Do You Say I Am?'' (Jesus) 93(3) ``Who Do You Say I Am?'' (Us) 96(2) Coming to Jesus 98(2) Woman with the Alabaster Jar 100(2) Good Samaritan 102(1) Martha 103(2) The Prodigal 105(3) John's Disciple Follows Jesus 108(2) Woman Caught in Adultery 110(3) Death of Lazarus 113(2) Gospel Time---Miracles Jesus Walks on Water 115(2) Peter Walks on Water 117(3) Jesus Calms the Storm 120(2) Resting with Jesus 122(3) She Touches His Robe 125(2) The Blind Beggar 127(2) Healing the Leper 129(3) Resurrection of Lazarus 132(2) Gospel Time---Holy Week Foot Washing 134(2) Garden of Gethsemane 136(2) The Crucifixion 138(4) N. T. Time Peter and Cornelius 142(2) Temple of God 144(2) Beyond the Narrative Blanket Walk 146(2) Bubbles 148(2) The Feast 150(2) The Letter 152(3) Playing in the Leaves with Dad 155(2) Hide-and-Seek 157(3) Sunrise 160(3) Appendix Get Creative! More Imaginative Prayer Ideas 163(6) Additional Resources 169(1) Index by Scripture Reference 170(4) Index by Theme 174